Peterborough to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Peterborough to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Peterborough to Shrewsbury, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:10 View journey
Last train 21:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 56m View journey
Distance (km) 169
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey €95.91 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 16m
Train operators 8

Explore Peterborough to Shrewsbury by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Peterborough to Shrewsbury aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Peterborough and Shrewsbury

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €95.91, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Peterborough to Shrewsbury daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Shrewsbury on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 26 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:10: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:59: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:10: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:53: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 52 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Peterborough to Shrewsbury

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 56 minutes, travelling a total distance of 169 kilometres.

When do tickets between Peterborough and Shrewsbury go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Peterborough and Shrewsbury 5 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Peterborough to Shrewsbury by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Shrewsbury.

FAQs about the train journey from Peterborough to Shrewsbury

Want to know more about your journey from Peterborough to Shrewsbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Peterborough and Shrewsbury is 169 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.